brace

US /breɪs/
UK /breɪs/
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1.

支架, 矫正器, 夹板

a device that holds something firmly in place or supports and strengthens it

:
The carpenter used a brace to support the weak beam.
木匠用支架支撑那根脆弱的横梁。
She had to wear a dental brace for two years.
她不得不戴两年牙齿矫正器
2.

一对, 两件

a pair of something, especially game birds

:
The hunter returned with a brace of pheasants.
猎人带着一野鸡回来了。
He scored a brace of goals in the match.
他在比赛中打入两
1.

做好准备, 支撑

prepare (oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant

:
She had to brace herself for the bad news.
她不得不做好准备迎接坏消息。
The company is bracing for a tough economic downturn.
公司正在严峻的经济衰退做准备
2.

靠住, 支撑

push (something) against something else in order to steady or strengthen it

:
He braced the ladder against the wall.
他把梯子靠在墙上。
The strong winds caused the trees to brace against each other.
强风使树木互相支撑